Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery

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3 Bonsai Facts That You Should Know!

1. Bonsai Cultivation is Nearly 2,000 Years Old!

 

Bonsai trees have been seen in records dating back to some of the earliest dynasties in China as simple, small trees that were placed in shallow containers. These can be spotted in many ancient drawings and feature many of the trees that were found in mountainous regions of China. The Japanese took the current interpretation of the bonsai as we know it today and developed it into the hobby that countless people know and love.

 

2. Chinese and Japanese Bonsai Are Very Different

 

Japanese bonsai growers tend to favor more natural-looking varieties in order to replicate the look of the tree in its natural environment, while Chinese bonsai growers are known to allow the trees to grow in a more freeform shape and only alter the growing process for a bit of pruning.

 

3. Patience is a Virtue

 

One of the most important aspects of bonsai cultivation is embracing the learning curve and leaving room for trial and error. Every tree has its own share of faults, so it's vital that bonsai growers do their fair share of research to see how they want their trees to turn out after the growing process. Additionally, many trees don't start out as being very attractive, but by persevering through the process and following the advice of bonsai growers around the world, it can turn into an instant showpiece for a person's home.

 

Bonsai trees are one of the most innovative plant gifts on the market today, but it takes a special temperament and plenty of trial and error to grow them effectively. These could be a great plants for friends who have meticulous personalities to see its growing process through to the end.

Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery
Marianne Yamaguchi

Marianne Yamaguchi

Marianne took over the management of the family nursery in 2005.

What you see and experience at Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery today is the result of her not only honoring the legacy of her parents, but of her personal artistry, her talented staff, and her endless quest to provide her customers the widest selection of familiar, new, unusual and hard to find plants and gardening supplies.

Her dedication to the business is so consuming that on the rare occasion that she allows herself a few days off, it’s not relaxing on some beach, its attending and participating in horticultural conferences!

Miguel A. Hernandez, Bonsai Master

Miguel

Miguel is the nursery’s Bonsai Master.

If there were ever a person who loved their profession it would be Miguel. As if creating and tending to over 2000 bonsai at the nursery were not enough, he has 500 more of his bonsai creations in his own back yard!

Taking care of that many bonsai requires not only expertise but the stamina of a marathon runner, which Miguel just happens to be. He has run marathons all over the world, including one on the Great Wall of China!

Sabina

You will most often find Sabina around the colorful succulent and cactus arrangements that just happen to be the result of her skillful and creative artistry.

If you are thinking of creating your own succulent garden, you definitely should talk to Sabina first. She will help you with design concepts, plant selection and plant care.

Liz

Liz

Liz is an all around gardening guru.

You will find her all over the nursery, answering questions, providing suggestions and helping customers assemble and complete plant and supply purchases tailor made to their needs and desires.

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Michico

Michiko

As you might guess from this photo, Michico is very shy about getting her picture taken!

The good news is that she is never shy about helping customers. In fact, she has been receiving personal compliments for excellent advice just about every day for over seven years!

She can always be found wearing that lovely gray hat, so don’t you be shy in asking for her helpful assistance.

Rudy

Rudy

All of our plants, flowers and trees would not be as healthy and happy as they are without the attentive care of Rudy.

You will no doubt see him going through his daily routines when you visit the nursery, and maybe you will have the chance to appreciate his quirky sense of humor. Because of the many other things he does, his contribution to the team is unmeasurable.

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Isaid

Isaid

Would you like that big plant you just purchased planted in the beautiful pot you just selected? Isaid will have it done in no time!

Would you like that potted plant and your other purchases loaded in your car? Isaid will gladly assist you!

Isaid. Isaid. What would we do without you?!

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